Birth announcement? Born at home? - Page 3

[littlebb]

Originally Posted by jess152

But you do see hospitals mentioned in most birth announcements. I read them religiously and I would say 95% mention the hospital and the doctor and sometimes even a special nurse. So why not the other way around, to give people the idea that it's normal and happening and it's not some wacky bunch of homebirthers, but an option open to most pregnant women.

I agree. Nearly every single birth announcement I read mentions what hospital and even the doctor sometimes. I don't think this is any different. And whether we like it or not, it is kind of different. I think it goes with my talking to people about our planned homebirth. I never bring it up - if someone asks where we're given birth (they assume local hospital) I tell them 'at home' and this opens the door to conversation. I've found that most people (not all) are just curious or intrigued, not necessarily judgmental. Maybe I've been lucky (it was a lot different in the beginning, that's for sure). But I feel like mentioning it on the announcement just makes it that much more 'normal'. Leaving it out makes it feel different or like I have something to hide. I guess it all just feels too natural to me.

[HappyMommaBear]

I plan to shout this birth from the roof tops. Last time wer had to transfer so this time a lot of the people who do know our plans are even more down on it. I fully intend to mention the birth place in all announcements.
I've imagined something like this:

Caroline Anne (or) Davis Jenkins
Born at home in (name of town)
on (birth date - I dreamed it would be 8/28 - we'll see!)
weight, length, etc etc etc

I think it's totally fine. And I must admit, part of me just really wants to show all the naysayers that home birth is a great option!

[HappyMommaBear]

I really like the idea of the things that have been mentioned, like "the peace of our home" or "into his father's hands" I may have to add that...

[Pyrodjm]

I put :
"Natalie Frances,
born at home
on
7/30/08 ..."
I made sure to include it. No one I know has any first-hand knowledge of homebirth. I am extremely proud of our birthing choices. I think the announcement helped normalize it. Now they can say they know someone who gave birth at home. If they were considering it, that may help.

[MegBoz]

I actually had a co-worker send an email about the birth of his son with a link to photos online. The web page mentioned that the baby was "born at home" & this birth took place in Amsterdam - where it's not unusual.

So yeah - ITA with all PPs!

[MegBoz]

Originally Posted by kathywiehl

Okay, I'm going to be the loner in this thread but I really think pointing it out kind of makes it seem less normal. ... The minute we point it out, we acknowledge that it's different.

But it is different in the US. It's downright "abnormal." The vast majority of Americans think it's totally crazy. Our own American Medical Assoc & ACOG have strict policies against it! (Against not only HB, but even FSBC!!)

It's a fact that HB is not normal in the US. I'm pretty sure HBs made up less than 1% of all births! I'd call that definitely "abnormal." Why would we pretend otherwise?

[srlpenny]

We put "born at home and settling in with his big brother and sisters" He was DS5, so it made it a little more special. I'll do it again. And I love that it said that hanging up in the ped's office ;-)

[CrunchyMamaToBe]

We had "born at home" on ours. It said something like "Parent A & Parent B are thrilled to announce the arrival of Baby X, born at home on Birthdate." Maybe we put his weight and length, but I remember my partner thought that was unnecessary... he was all for putting "born at home" on the card, though!

[RomanGoddess]

We put:

Big sister J presents her baby brother J

Date and time of birth
weight and length

A C and L at-home production.